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North Korea has warned it will pursue additional military options in response to Japan's expanding defense capabilities, with Kim Yo-jong accusing Tokyo of reviving the ambitions of a 'war criminal state.' The statement, issued through state media, cites Japan's Tomahawk missile test and participation in U.S.-led drills as evidence of military expansion.
As Lebanon marks six years since the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment. The investigation, completed in March, has been stalled by political and legal wrangling, with families of victims still demanding accountability.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to meet fans in Manila in October, marking his return to public activities after police dropped an underage dating charge against him due to lack of evidence. The charge originated from accusations by the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron, and a YouTuber who raised the allegations has been arrested for defamation.
As climate change intensifies heat waves across Asia, informal workers in cities like Delhi face a dangerous trade-off between earning a daily wage and protecting their health. Rising temperatures are costing these workers billions in lost income, with women disproportionately affected, and experts warn the burden will only grow.
The Philippines presented a bid to the UN for extended seabed rights in the South China Sea, based on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. China accused Manila of infringing on its sovereignty, while Malaysia also rejected the submission. The move could complicate ongoing negotiations for a code of conduct in the disputed waters.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyitaw, marking her first publicized contact with a foreign official since the 2021 military coup. The meeting, announced by the government, has drawn cautious hope from her son, while questions remain about her health and the circumstances of the visit.
China's military mouthpiece warned against 'stirring up trouble' in the South China Sea, following joint naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal. The warning came as the Philippines maps its claim to the disputed shoal, and as the PLA marked its 99th anniversary.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters is under scrutiny after telling a Chinese-born lawmaker to 'go back to your own country' during a parliamentary debate. China's ambassador to New Zealand responded on social media, and Peters has defended his comments. The incident occurred during a debate on the government's pandemic record.
The Philippines is moving to finalize a framework agreement with the US within two to three months for a 1,620-hectare AI, semiconductor and critical minerals hub north of Manila, part of the Pax Silica Initiative. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr defended the project in his State of the Nation address, promising quality jobs and economic revitalization, while critics warn of sovereignty erosion, community displacement and environmental harm.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.
Chad has notified the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the latest nation to leave the tribunal, following Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela. The withdrawal will take effect after a year.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivered his State of the Nation Address promising tax relief and price reductions while vowing to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has implicated his cousin, former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Analysts say the president must show tangible results from the investigation without derailing economic growth.
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has denounced the ASEAN Regional Forum's call for denuclearization, stating that North Korea's status as a nuclear state is final and irreversible. She vowed to continuously update the country's nuclear capability, while analysts suggest the rebuke signals ASEAN's waning relevance to Pyongyang.
The number of survivors from the Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18, which sank near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea, has risen to 48, with 14 crew members still missing. A multinational search involving Vietnamese, Philippine, and Chinese rescuers continues.
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 crew members sank in the South China Sea near Fiery Cross Reef, leaving 23 missing and 39 rescued. Chinese state media reported that six Chinese vessels, a helicopter, and a Vietnamese vessel joined the search. The incident occurs in a region with overlapping sovereignty claims.
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 crew members sank near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea, prompting a multinational search-and-rescue operation. Reports vary on the number of missing and rescued, with officials citing 17 to 23 missing and 39 to 45 rescued. Chinese and Vietnamese authorities are coordinating efforts amid challenging weather conditions.
The US imposed new Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies, hitting four ASEAN members hardest. Malaysia secured a lower 10% rate, but analysts warn the tariffs reinforce perceptions of US unreliability in the region, coming a day after Secretary of State Rubio pledged full support for ASEAN.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
The Philippine Coast Guard accused the China Coast Guard of firing water cannons and conducting dangerous maneuvers near Scarborough Shoal for a second day, as China began military drills in the South China Sea. Beijing defended its actions as lawful, while Manila condemned them as unprofessional.
ICC member states are voting on whether to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The vote comes amid renewed US criticism of the court and internal divisions among member states.